Circa 2006 Fender Japan ST57 OTM - '57 Stratocaster Reissue
Limited Run Ocean Turquoise Metallic
Crafted in Japan
Serial: S088186
Nut Width: 1.66
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .95
Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz's
Comes in a Deluxe Thick Padded Soft Case w Tremelo Arm
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 2006 Fender Japan ST-57 – Rare Iced Blue Metallic ’57 Strat Reissue That Shimmers Like Liquid Metal! 🔥
This isn’t just a Strat — this is a limited-run Japanese masterpiece from the golden era of Fender Japan, a true ’57 reissue that captures every ounce of that vintage sparkle, snap, and soul… but with the flawless build quality and playability that made MIJ legends the envy of the industry.
The finish is pure magic: a stunning Ocean Turquoise Metallic that is icy cool and electric, with a light blueish greenish tint. It’s hypnotic under stage lights or in your hands, turning heads before you even plug in. The metallic flake catches every ray and gives this guitar a personality all its own.
Body is lightweight and resonant, neck is that classic one-piece maple with the perfect vintage C shape that feels broken-in from the first chord. 21 frets, vintage radius, and all the right details that make a ’57 reissue feel and sound authentic.
It’s in near-mint condition for a 20-year-old guitar — glassy smooth finish everywhere except for one tiny, honest little scratch on the back (see pics) that proves it was actually played and loved (nothing that affects play or value). No cracks, no dents, no wear that matters.
Best part? It’s had a full professional setup and is dialed in perfectly for optimal tone and playability. Action is silky low with zero buzz, intonation is spot-on, and it rings with that signature Strat quack, chime, and singing sustain the second you hit it. Glassy cleans that sparkle, fat rhythms that bite, and leads that soar — all the vintage vibe with modern reliability and effortless feel.
If you’ve been chasing a rare-color MIJ ’57 that looks like a million bucks, plays like a dream, and delivers that pure, unfiltered Strat tone without the vintage price tag or worries… stop looking. This is the one.
Serious players and collectors only. This shimmering beauty is ready for its next chapter — and it’s waiting for the guitarist who will truly make it sing.
DM me if you’re ready to own a piece of Fender Japan history that looks, feels, and sounds even better than the day it left the factory.
This Fender Japan ST57 Stratocaster features a basswood body and a one-piece maple neck with a Oval shape profile. It is equipped with vintage-style tuners, a 7.25-inch radius fretboard, and 21 vintage-style frets. With Japanese ceramic single-coil pickups
Specs
Body: Basswoodh.
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, "Oval" profile.
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" (184R) Radius.
Frets: 21 Vintage Style.
Nut Width: Approximately 42mm (1.650").
Pickups:
ST57: 3x Japanese Vintage Single Coils (often ceramic).
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome vintage-style bridge and tuners.
Pickguard: 1-ply white, 8-hole configuration.
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
Circa 2006 Fender Japan ST57 OTM - '57 Stratocaster Reissue
Limited Run Ocean Turquoise Metallic
Crafted in Japan
Serial: S088186
Nut Width: 1.66
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .95
Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz's
Comes in a Deluxe Thick Padded Soft Case w Tremelo Arm
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 2006 Fender Japan ST-57 – Rare Iced Blue Metallic ’57 Strat Reissue That Shimmers Like Liquid Metal! 🔥
This isn’t just a Strat — this is a limited-run Japanese masterpiece from the golden era of Fender Japan, a true ’57 reissue that captures every ounce of that vintage sparkle, snap, and soul… but with the flawless build quality and playability that made MIJ legends the envy of the industry.
The finish is pure magic: a stunning Ocean Turquoise Metallic that is icy cool and electric, with a light blueish greenish tint. It’s hypnotic under stage lights or in your hands, turning heads before you even plug in. The metallic flake catches every ray and gives this guitar a personality all its own.
Body is lightweight and resonant, neck is that classic one-piece maple with the perfect vintage C shape that feels broken-in from the first chord. 21 frets, vintage radius, and all the right details that make a ’57 reissue feel and sound authentic.
It’s in near-mint condition for a 20-year-old guitar — glassy smooth finish everywhere except for one tiny, honest little scratch on the back (see pics) that proves it was actually played and loved (nothing that affects play or value). No cracks, no dents, no wear that matters.
Best part? It’s had a full professional setup and is dialed in perfectly for optimal tone and playability. Action is silky low with zero buzz, intonation is spot-on, and it rings with that signature Strat quack, chime, and singing sustain the second you hit it. Glassy cleans that sparkle, fat rhythms that bite, and leads that soar — all the vintage vibe with modern reliability and effortless feel.
If you’ve been chasing a rare-color MIJ ’57 that looks like a million bucks, plays like a dream, and delivers that pure, unfiltered Strat tone without the vintage price tag or worries… stop looking. This is the one.
Serious players and collectors only. This shimmering beauty is ready for its next chapter — and it’s waiting for the guitarist who will truly make it sing.
DM me if you’re ready to own a piece of Fender Japan history that looks, feels, and sounds even better than the day it left the factory.
This Fender Japan ST57 Stratocaster features a basswood body and a one-piece maple neck with a Oval shape profile. It is equipped with vintage-style tuners, a 7.25-inch radius fretboard, and 21 vintage-style frets. With Japanese ceramic single-coil pickups
Specs
Body: Basswoodh.
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, "Oval" profile.
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" (184R) Radius.
Frets: 21 Vintage Style.
Nut Width: Approximately 42mm (1.650").
Pickups:
ST57: 3x Japanese Vintage Single Coils (often ceramic).
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome vintage-style bridge and tuners.
Pickguard: 1-ply white, 8-hole configuration.
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
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